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A “VICIOUS riot” that erupted at a busy hotel in Shannon was like a “bomb” going off, a court has heard. Shocking CCTV and social media footage of the violence that occurred in the Oakwood Arms Hotel on the night of November 17, 2018, was played at Ennis Circuit Court where eight people appeared for sentencing. Describing a series of fights and incidents captured on video, detective sergeant Kevin O’Hagan said, “It’s 10 minutes of what can only be described as a very serious riot situation.” The incident occurred at the 13th annual Lords of the Ring event, organised by Shannon Kickboxing Club. The court heard this was a well established event at which there had never been any trouble previously. Approximately 350 people, including children, were in attendance when members of the Harty and McDonagh families were involved in a series of violent confrontations. Sergeant O’Hagan said the footage showed a man being kicked unconscious, numerous bottles and glasses …

ELECTIONS for the newly formed Love Shannon Community Council will be held on Wednesday, November 17, at 7.30pm at the Oakwood Arms Hotel. In a video posted on its website, Derek Clune, interim chairman of the group said it needs “people who are passionate about Shannon and care about this community.” He claimed that Shannon is floundering in terms of investment in local facilities. “The vast amount of our rates are spent elsewhere, except here in Shannon where they are raised. The town of Shannon and its people are being left behind.” He claimed that Clare County Council had spurned an opportunity to avail of €10 million for the development of a local community facility. “We need you, the people of Shannon, to get involved. People who are passionate, committed and care about the future of our town,” he added. Mr Clune said the organisation wishes to hold local representatives and the County Council to account. “This is our town. …